Eclipses in Indian Folklore

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In Hindu mythology, which celestial body is believed to be responsible for causing eclipses?

  1. Sun

  2. Moon

  3. Rahu

  4. Ketu


Correct Option:
Explanation:

In Hindu mythology, Rahu and Ketu are two celestial entities that are believed to cause eclipses. Rahu is associated with the head and Ketu with the tail of a serpent.

According to ancient Indian beliefs, what is the primary cause of a solar eclipse?

  1. The alignment of the Sun, Moon, and Earth

  2. The Sun's shadow falling on the Moon

  3. The Moon's shadow falling on the Sun

  4. The Earth's shadow falling on the Moon


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In ancient Indian beliefs, a solar eclipse occurs when the Moon's shadow falls on the Sun, temporarily blocking the Sun's light.

What is the term used in Indian folklore to describe the period of time during which an eclipse occurs?

  1. Grahana

  2. Sankranti

  3. Amavasya

  4. Purnima


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The term 'Grahana' is used in Indian folklore to refer to the period of time during which an eclipse occurs.

In Indian mythology, what is believed to happen during a lunar eclipse?

  1. The Sun swallows the Moon

  2. The Moon swallows the Sun

  3. The Earth swallows the Moon

  4. The Moon swallows the Earth


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In Indian mythology, a lunar eclipse is believed to occur when the Earth's shadow falls on the Moon, temporarily blocking the Sun's light from reaching the Moon.

Which ancient Indian text is considered to be the primary source of information on eclipses and their significance in Indian culture?

  1. Rig Veda

  2. Atharva Veda

  3. Yajur Veda

  4. Sama Veda


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Atharva Veda is considered to be the primary source of information on eclipses and their significance in Indian culture.

In Indian folklore, what is believed to be the primary cause of a lunar eclipse?

  1. The alignment of the Sun, Moon, and Earth

  2. The Sun's shadow falling on the Moon

  3. The Moon's shadow falling on the Sun

  4. The Earth's shadow falling on the Moon


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In Indian folklore, a lunar eclipse is believed to occur when the Earth's shadow falls on the Moon, temporarily blocking the Sun's light from reaching the Moon.

Which ancient Indian astronomer is credited with developing a mathematical model to predict the occurrence of eclipses?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskaracharya

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Varahamihira is credited with developing a mathematical model to predict the occurrence of eclipses.

What is the term used in Indian folklore to describe the shadow of the Earth that falls on the Moon during a lunar eclipse?

  1. Grahana

  2. Sankranti

  3. Amavasya

  4. Purnima


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The term 'Grahana' is used in Indian folklore to refer to the shadow of the Earth that falls on the Moon during a lunar eclipse.

In Indian mythology, what is believed to happen during a solar eclipse?

  1. The Sun swallows the Moon

  2. The Moon swallows the Sun

  3. The Earth swallows the Sun

  4. The Sun swallows the Earth


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In Indian mythology, a solar eclipse is believed to occur when the Moon swallows the Sun, temporarily blocking the Sun's light from reaching the Earth.

Which ancient Indian text is considered to be the primary source of information on the astrological significance of eclipses?

  1. Rig Veda

  2. Atharva Veda

  3. Yajur Veda

  4. Sama Veda


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Rig Veda is considered to be the primary source of information on the astrological significance of eclipses.

In Indian folklore, what is believed to be the primary cause of a solar eclipse?

  1. The alignment of the Sun, Moon, and Earth

  2. The Sun's shadow falling on the Moon

  3. The Moon's shadow falling on the Sun

  4. The Earth's shadow falling on the Sun


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In Indian folklore, a solar eclipse is believed to occur when the Moon's shadow falls on the Sun, temporarily blocking the Sun's light from reaching the Earth.

Which ancient Indian astronomer is credited with developing a method to calculate the duration of an eclipse?

  1. Aryabhata

  2. Bhaskaracharya

  3. Brahmagupta

  4. Varahamihira


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Aryabhata is credited with developing a method to calculate the duration of an eclipse.

In Indian folklore, what is believed to happen during a lunar eclipse?

  1. The Sun swallows the Moon

  2. The Moon swallows the Sun

  3. The Earth swallows the Moon

  4. The Moon swallows the Earth


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In Indian folklore, a lunar eclipse is believed to occur when the Earth's shadow falls on the Moon, temporarily blocking the Sun's light from reaching the Moon.

Which ancient Indian text is considered to be the primary source of information on the religious significance of eclipses?

  1. Rig Veda

  2. Atharva Veda

  3. Yajur Veda

  4. Sama Veda


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Yajur Veda is considered to be the primary source of information on the religious significance of eclipses.

In Indian folklore, what is believed to be the primary cause of a solar eclipse?

  1. The alignment of the Sun, Moon, and Earth

  2. The Sun's shadow falling on the Moon

  3. The Moon's shadow falling on the Sun

  4. The Earth's shadow falling on the Sun


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

In Indian folklore, a solar eclipse is believed to occur when the Moon's shadow falls on the Sun, temporarily blocking the Sun's light from reaching the Earth.

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